1st Edition

The Global Spread Of Arms Political Economy Of International Security

By Frederic S Pearson Copyright 1994
    176 Pages
    by Routledge

    176 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book surveys the broad terrain covered by the concept of ''the security dilemma'' and points out landmarks along the route proceeding from proliferation to economic interests, showing that the arms trade is built into development of both industrial technology and political competition.

    Acronyms -- Introduction: Persistent Arms Dilemmas -- Global Arms Proliferation: Past and Present -- The Impetus to Manufacture and Acquire Arms -- Arms Transfers and World Politics -- Controlling the Spread of Arms -- Conclusion: Can the Dilemmas Be Resolved? -- Discussion Questions -- Notes -- Glossary -- About the Book and Author

    Biography

    Frederic S. Pearson is director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and professor of political science at Wayne State University.